She had never seen him before, but there was something about the way that the blonde woman was pursuing him that struck Lydianah as quite unwanted by the dark-haired man. Maybe it was the expression on his face, or maybe it was the way he was standing or speaking to her as she attempted to press herself in on him. She looked as if she was from the Row, and trying to make a bit of money for the night at Draleron’s expense.She didn’t even think before she diverted her path, strides purposeful and with her best attempt at a sweet smile. “There you are! I have been looking everywhere for you, darling!” That soft, lilting soprano held no hint of concern for the blonde just a breath away from him as she linked her arm through his, though she did pass the woman a bit of a withering look which was all the woman needed to back off and find herself a new target. Once she was gone, Lydianah pulled her arm free and gave the man a look. The sweetness had drained from her smile now, replaced by simple amusement. “You’re welcome,” she said.[ draleron ]